Quinoa and Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• •1 cup quinoa
• •2 cups water
• •1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• •1 red bell pepper, diced
• •1 cucumber, diced
• •1 small red onion, finely chopped
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• •1/4 cup olive oil
• •2 tbsp lemon juice
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

3. 3

   Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Then, fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.

6. 6

   Once the quinoa is cool, add it to the bowl with the veggies.

7. 7

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad.

8. 8

   Toss everything together gently until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve.